A grand opening ceremony will be held for Moberly Parks and Recreations' new "West 43 Wilderness Area" on Wednesday afternoon (June 26), starting at 3 p.m.

Per a release from Parks and Rec, the area is "designated a wilderness area...open to horse riding and hiking." They state that the area is a "rare asset for a city parks system."

The property upon which the park is located is south of the Howard Hills Athletic Complex, and west of the Water works Lake, on County Road 2245. The road can be accessed just west of the Howard Hills Athletic Complex on Highway 24, or by following Fisk Avenue west into the county.

The public, media outlets, public officials, Chamber of Commerce members, local horse riders, and others are invited to attend the grand opening.

Other questions regarding the park are asked to be directed to the Moberly Parks and Rec department, at 660-269-8705, ext. 2040.